I will go first with the John Wick 4 Killer poker scene and of course Casino Royale. Not looking for movies with plots completely based on card playing.(like 21) Please post your favourite scenes. Cheers

  • NevelioKrejall
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    I seem to recall Maverick(1994) having a good card game as a central plot element, which takes place on a river boat casino. It’s also just a really fun movie about three competing con artists (played by James Garner, Mel Gibson, and Jodie Foster).

    It’s been a few years since I’ve seen it, and it’s set in the old west, so sorry if it has any racisms I forgot about!

    • SanguinePar
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      I’ve only ever seen the end of Maverick, and my sole memory from it is that in a 4 or 5 person deal, every single player gets an exceptional hand, enough to more or less guarantee victory in 99% of hands dealt. Naturally, everyone goes all in and most of them regret it!

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        It’s so great.

        And the scene is even better on a rewatch.

        Spoiler for Maverick

        Since the dealer is a cheater with their own motives, if I recall correctly.

        • @pdxfed
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          “Two small pair…8s and 8s” is still a staple at family card games.

  • NielsBohron
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    Rounders has a young Matt Damon and Edward Norton and is entirely about gamblers making their living as poker players in the late 90’s or early 2000’s.

    It’s pretty good

    Edit: I just realized you said not entirely about cards, but I still highly recommend the movie. The plot revolves around cards, but it’s also about ambition and knowing when to cut off deadbeat friends

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    Well Casino Royale comes instantly to mind

    Also the oceans series.

    I fact I’ve noticed many heist movies have one. Not just oceans 11 etc where the heist in based at a casino. I could talk about why for an hour but I’ll spare you.

    I believe rififi starts this way

    • SanguinePar
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      Also the oceans series.

      “All reds!”

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    The Ocean’s 11 (2001) comes to mind as does a couple of episodes of West Wing that had scenes with card games.

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    Terence Hill has many awesome card playing scenes in his movies like this one. No idea what the English or Italian title is.